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[Though it may be the first time that Bruce has reached out to everyone mentally, there’s no hesitation in how quickly his voice permeates in other hosts’ heads. As with most things, the man gets right to it — besides, this isn’t exactly being done for the sake of pleasantries.

Straight to business then:]

(If you’ve been paying attention, you’d know that Public Security Commissioner Seong-Hye Ngozi has been hiding something. I plan on visiting her office to find out exactly what that is.)

[Images of the office building itself filters through the link, the fruit of prior research and reconnaissance. And the implication is more than clear that this isn’t exactly going to be a scheduled office visit.]

(I’ll need distractions outside of the Public Security offices. Only volunteer if you’re confident that you know what you’re doing.)

[He’s sure questions are on their way, but he’s not willing to entertain them preemptively. Thus, his words end there.]

((ooc; this is the post for your character to ICly offer themselves to help with the break-in plot. (As detailed here.) Note that while Bruce might not find everyone’s credentials compelling, that won’t stop your character from coordinating with others if they want. He's not your supervisor!!!

Therefore, threadjacking is highly encouraged so all characters can sort out their plotting together!)

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(Steal, no. Drive? Yeah. I can do it.)

[But as for the first part--]

(Someone here is bound to know that kind of thing. And I'm willing to learn.)

( ...You want me to find someone who can teach you how to steal a speeder? )

(I didn't say you had to find someone. I'm capable of asking around.)

( Don't worry, I already found someone. )

[BE WOWED, SHIRO.]

(Are you going to share with the class?)

[YOUNG LADY.]

( Play nice. )

[mraow]

( Our medic. ) [Mara sends a mental... link... thing... in the direction of this ridiculous conversation.]

(I... am?)

[WHOOSH over the head.]

(Thanks. I'll check in with him.)

[MARA.....]

(Someone who's going to steal a vehicle, you mean. This doesn't constitute keeping a low profile until the mission, I hope you know.)

[How do you know he won't get caught, is his main concern.]

( This is a megacity. Thousands of speeders are stolen every day, Bruce. You sound like some kind of Outer Rim bumpkin. )

[#coruscant4lyfe]

[what the hell is an Outer Rim bumpkin, why is she calling a car a speeder, and-- just never mind.]

(And the technology here doesn't concern you? The ability to trace a stolen vehicle registered in their network? Just because thousands of "speeders" are stolen doesn't mean that no one cares.)

( I'm aware of that, yes. I've spent most of my life in a megacity, you know. )

[This is only a half lie. Look, their relationship is improving so much.]

( I'm not going to send them off to steal a speeder today. We have the beginnings of a plan, if we even need one. I like having my options open. )

(I wouldn't know; if I bother asking, you always deflect.) [Another instance of pot meet kettle, but whatever. That isn't the point.]

(I understand that, but let's not make certain hosts too eager for theft before we know it's completely necessary.)

[coughGiocough]

( Oh, so sorry. I didn't know I was hurting your feelings. )

[cry more bruce :*]

( Do you really think he's going to run off with a hydrospanner before I even give him the go ahead? )

(Right. I'm crushed.)

[u g h]

(I don't know what a hydrospanner is. But no, he likely won't; but do you completely trust everyone here to do exactly as you say, when you say it?)

[stares into the camera like shes on the office]

( I trust that if someone is idiotic enough to run off alone and get themselves caught, they deserve what's coming to them. )

[so caring]

(I'm just telling you to be aware of all the pieces you may be putting into play here. This is stretching the boundaries of a stealth operation as it is.)

[the caringest]

( If it were up to me, it would be the two of us and one distraction. Since that's no longer a possibility, it's a good idea to keep our options open. )

[Still, Mara's not so prideful to ignore his point. It is, annoyingly, a good one.]

( I won't send anyone off without informing you first if you return the favor. )

[They can agree on that much, at least -- to keeping it down to two people plus a distraction. But she's right, it wouldn't have worked that way, and so to keep one's options open is the most reasonable avenue. It's just difficult for a man like Bruce to not be overly cautious when there are so many variables.]

(Of course I'll return the favor. Keeping everyone informed on what the plan evolves into is paramount. We'll need to go over the details again, after everyone has said their piece.)

['Of course', like cooperation is a given. Mara feels like she's wrestled it from Bruce bare-handed, but that has more to do with her than him. Everything is always so hard won.]

( We will, but with everyone? This is getting to be a large operation. Not everyone can be in charge.. )

(I never said anything about letting everyone be in charge.)

[That's the day that hell freezes over.]

(We'll be considering everyone's input. Beyond that, no promises. We can't make everyone happy; that much is already clear.)

( Good. I was worried you were some kind of populist. )

[The horror.]

[Though not a direct response to be called a populist (he doesn't know if he wants to entertain a political discussion with Mara right now), he does offer this much:]

(It's similar to what you said; if I had a choice, I'd be doing this on my own.)

( Good, you're not a complete loss. )

[That's like almost a compliment, bffs.]

[Wow they're making progress.

So deadpan.]

(Has anyone ever told you that you have a way with words?)

( Yes, repeatably. I'll add you to the chorus. )

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